Methods

The present study was conducted in accordance with the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology for scoping reviews, namely 1) specify the research/review question, 2) identify relevant literature, 3) select studies, 4) charting the data, 5) summarize, synthesize, and report the results, and 6) identify implications for policy, practice, or research.26 The scoping review methodology is pertinent in synthesizing research evidence, mapping out existing literature, and identifying current research gaps in a given field. No previous literature reviews have been published on this topic.